Memory and the Hippocampus

Explore the profound impact of the hippocampus on memory through the case of HM, a patient with intractable epilepsy. After undergoing surgery that removed his hippocampus, he lost the ability to form new explicit memories while retaining some older memories, highlighting the distinction between memory formation and storage. This case serves as a powerful reminder of how specific brain regions contribute to our understanding of memory.

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Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Podcast #72
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- What role does the hippocampus play in memory in the episode The Brain Professor: "Popular Treat Now Considered Deadlier Than Smoking!" - David Raichlen and the clip Memory and Brain Health?

Memory and the Hippocampus

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Huberman Lab

Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Podcast #72

Related Questions

What role does the hippocampus play in memory in the episode The Brain Professor: "Popular Treat Now Considered Deadlier Than Smoking!" - David Raichlen and the clip Memory and Brain Health?